POSITION (S) VACANT

Role: Finance Manager

Location: Head Office

About the Company:

Progressive Credit Ltd is a leading non deposit taking Microfinance, known for its flexible financial solutions that support our customers in achieving success.  We are well positioned, with presence in majority of the country’s major towns to continually offer pleasant and convenient services. We seek to recruit a dynamic, suitably qualified and competent individuals with excellent leadership skills for the position of Finance Manager.

Job Purpose

To ensure that PCL Finance department manages organization financials in an efficient manner.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Executive Role: Provide strategic financial leadership and oversight by serving as a key link between the Head of Business Services, internal departments, external partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Company Strategy & Implementation: Champion the implementation of Funding, contribute to the Finance Department’s Gantt chart execution, and be an active member of the Company Strategy Committee.
• Human Capital: Offer authentic leadership to the finance team by fostering staff development through continuous training, mentorship, and coaching. Promote practical learning through shadowing, support branch mentorship programs, and ensure effective succession planning within the department.
• Policy, processes& Procedures: Provide leadership in financial governance by championing and overseeing the implementation of finance policies, processes, and procedures across the company. Lead bi-annual reviews of finance policies and propose new processes and guidelines in response to evolving business needs.
• Accounting Records: Ensure financial data integrity and operational accuracy by reviewing system entries, oversee posting of loan restructures and reschedules, ensure timely and accurate bank reconciliations, and maintain accountability for petty cash and imprest usage across departments and branches.
• Payables Management: Ensure timely and accurate settlement of service provider payments by verifying their authenticity in line with the Payables Process and oversee quarterly vendor statement reconciliations.
• Management Reports– Ensure comprehensive financial reporting, including preparation of quarterly management accounts, monthly branch profit and loss statements, monthly funding and liquidity reports, the annual cash flow forecast, and the company’s annual budget.
• Statutory Returns &Payments: Ensure timely filing of returns and payment of taxes e.g. Income tax, Installment tax, Withholding Tax, VAT, Withholding VAT, PAYE, NHIF, and NSSF & HELB amongst other taxes.
• Audits: Oversee all audit functions, including internal and external audits, ensure timely resolution and implementation of audit findings and management letter recommendations, as well as compliance with KRA audit requirements.
• Company Funding: Manage the company’s funding needs by advising the Head of Business Services, applying for and overseeing funding, ensuring effective utilization, and coordinating the timely renewal of overdrafts.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Business Administration or Finance, or equivalent from a recognized university
• Membership in relevant professional bodies such as ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) or ICPAK (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya) is a must.
• Proven leadership and management skills
• At least Seven (7) years’ work experience in Microfinance/Financial Institution
• Sound knowledge and understanding of budget management and control principles.
• Flexibility, problem-solving skills, accuracy, very good communication, and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply 

Interested candidates should send their application and updated CV to careers@progressivecr.com, with the subject line clearly marked as “Application for Finance Manager Position”. Applications to reach us on or before 7^th February 2026.

Progressive Credit Limited is an equal opportunity employer.